, frequently makes time to show support for England's squad. He presented the Lionesses with the Euro 22 trophy, and enveloped players in huge hugs, earlier this year. Many have theorised William may be choosing not to attend the World Cup in Qatar in a stand against the country's homophobia and exploitation of foreign workers. If the Prince does go at all, it would only be as part of a government delegation, according to sources quoted by The Sun. England's first World Cup game will be on November 21 against Iran. This year's tournament has caused endless controversy because it is hosted in a country facing multiple human rights abuse accusations. Labour is also preparing to boycott the competition. Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell previously said: 'We cannot avert our eyes from the problems in Qatar.' Same-sex relationships are illegal in Gulf state. Organisers have stressed all supporters will be welcome but simple public displays of affection between heterosexual couples are not part of the local culture. It has been reported that the offence of same-sex relations could result in the death penalty under Sharia law, from which the country's legislation is derived, but there are no recorded examples of this happening. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Gay football fans have been told they should feel safe to show each other affection once the competition gets under way, the tournament's chief organiser has insisted. Just over a year ago, an investigation by the Guardian revealed over 6,500 workers had died while working on preparation for the World Cup. Thousands of low-paid workers from Nepal, Bangla){kind=link}
The Prince of Wales ‘has no plans’ to travel to the Middle East and watch England play in the World Cup, it has been claimed.
Sources close to the royal have reportedly blamed his diary for being booked up next month.
The future King, the current president of the Football Association (FA), frequently makes time to show support for England’s squad.
He presented the Lionesses with the Euro 22 trophy, and enveloped players in huge hugs, earlier this year.
Many have theorised William may be choosing not to attend the World Cup in Qatar in a stand against the country’s homophobia and exploitation of foreign workers.